Sustainability
Tufts plays a crucial role in helping the world adapt to a changing planet while tackling such challenging issues as climate change and resource depletion. Our goal is to be responsible stewards of the physical environment by cultivating knowledge of sustainable issues and solutions across disciplines in our students and faculty.
New & Notable
A new study assesses the environmental sustainability impact of food suggestions in the national Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Researchers dive into the historical record to recreate a 200-year sea-level history—and predict increased flooding in the 2030s
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Tufts researchers have discovered that honey bees alter their diet of nutrients according to the season, particularly as winter approaches
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Annual contest celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship across Tufts community
Spotlights
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Providing used tennis balls with a non-profit organization that recycles them into surfaces such as equestrian turf for therapeutic riding centers for people with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.
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A broad overview of the various options for environmental degrees open to graduate and undergraduate students, plus a listing of the many environmentally related courses offered at Tufts.
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Provides students the opportunity for substantial, in-depth study of environmental economics within the realm of international relations.A concentration designed to provide students with substantial, in-depth, and focused study into environmental economics within the realm of international relations.
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Research into the effects of extreme precipitation events on tea, secondary metabolite chemistry, farmer responses, and consumer behavior.
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One of the special-interest housing options on campus. Provides a living space for environmentally interested students and a meeting place for the larger Tufts community. Promotes the spread of knowledge and passion for sustainable living.
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A space for Tufts students to learn about gardening and environmental sustainability and interact with Somerville gardeners who maintain the adjacent community garden.
Resources
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Majors
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Minors
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Departments Offering Sustainability Courses
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Degree Programs
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Certificate Programs
Explore what Tufts is doing to reduce its own impact on the environment, including efforts related to waste reduction, water and energy use, food, and health. Find out more about student clubs, events, and other resources for faculty, staff, and students interested in getting involved with sustainability on campus.